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Policy committee reviews FMLA update to reflect Connecticut expansion for noncertified staff

Weston School District Policy Committee · May 6, 2026
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Julie presented revisions to Policy 4153 to reflect a Connecticut FMLA expansion that will make noncertified staff eligible as of 10/01/2025; the committee noted minor edits and confirmed the district tracks FMLA use but cannot reliably project future claims.

Julie told the committee the proposed revisions to Policy 4153 reflect statutory changes recommended by counsel (Shipman) and observed that, while employees have federal FMLA protections, the Connecticut FMLA expands eligibility. "As of 10/01/2025, our noncertified employees have become eligible under Connecticut FMLA," Julie…

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